Spain's transport minister resigns after deadly train crash that killed 69 people

Spain's transport minister, Oscar Puente, resigned on November 3 after a train crash that killed 69 people, one of the worst railway disasters in Europe this century. He also withdrew from the upcoming general election. The crash has overshadowed the election campaign, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez trailing in polls. Puente had previously ruled out resigning but announced his decision after a hearing. He proposed safety measures, including new software for control centers and an AI system to reduce human error. Unions criticized him for blaming a single operator for the disaster and highlighted worsening working conditions. Puente announced a €30 million aid package for victims' families.